The Diocese of Orange is in the midst of a historic transformation. Our parishes are growing, young men are…
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VAYA CON DIOS, HERMANO RICARDO
Many have learned what are called the “Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy” at some point in our lives, and…
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DIOCESE OF ORANGE BISHOPS: On taking human persons (and Holy Scripture) out of context
God wants the flourishing of families. God wants the flourishing, not separation, of migrant and refugee families. All too often…
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STANDING WITH MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Separated families and lost children have been in the news these past days. However, the pictures and reports are…
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BISHOP VANN REFLECTS ON JUDGE’S RULING
Recently, a Superior Court judge in Riverside County issued a ruling overturning California’s assisted-suicide law. As expected, the ruling has…
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IRISH CITIZENS FACE HISTORIC LIFE-AFFIRMING VOTE
On May 25, Irish citizens will vote on an historic and – quite literally – life-threatening initiative to repeal…
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REMEMBERING JAMES HOWARD JONES
In the light of all of the tragic events surrounding the death of Alfie Evans, I want to share with…
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THE STATIONAL MASS
During the week of Feb. 25 through March 2, while in Rome for an “International Congress on Palliative Care”…
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THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER
On Feb. 22, we celebrated the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. When I was living in Rome, this…
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STAND WITH THE DREAMERS
The present moment in time is a critical opportunity to stand with Dreamers. “Dreamers” refers to immigrant youths brought to…